The Mystery of Atlantis (Unsolved! (Paperback))
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| Rating | : | 4.77 (658 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0778741656 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-31 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A lively mix of photos and artwork is paired with straightforward text that conveys a sense of unease while working in the known facts, too. There is some topic overlap between books, but that shouldn’t hinder browsing. From Booklist Budding Bermuda Triangle skeptics, alien investigators, and monster hunters take heed: the Unsolved! series is here to creep you out about all the weird things out there. Vocabulary is explained on each page, and a brief index and list of further readings close. The Mystery of Atlantis digs into the mythical land described by Plato and runs through a number of theories about its location—Egyptian and Mexican pyramids suggest an Atlantic midway point, th
More than 2,300 years ago, the Greek philosopher Plato wrote about a glorious ancient city that sank without trace beneath the waves. Ever since that time people have wondered where this lost city, Atlantis, might be and whether it actually existed. This stirring book looks at all the evidence, examining the different theories behind the lost city of Atlantis.
Packed with information Midwest Book Review Three fine 'Mystery of' titles by Kathryn Walker offer 32 pages each, packed with information, pairing eye-catching covers and color photos throughout with facts about unsolved mysteries. THE MYSTERY OF ATLANTIS, MYSTERIES OF THE ANCIENTS and MYSTERIES OF THE MIND each provide facts about the mysteries and their history. Bright color photos accompany chapters probing each mystery and why it remains unsolved. Libraries seeking to interest kids in leisure nonfiction choices will find these compelling reads.